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As well as being Darwin’s family home for 40 years, Down House was where he developed and tested the theories published in his book ‘On the Origin of Species’. The garden was Darwin’s ‘living laboratory’ where he could conduct hundreds of experiments on the natural world. We look at some of these garden experiments and how they informed Darwin’s world-changing ideas.
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From 1825 Marble Hill was the main residence of Alice and Jonathan Peel, a wealthy couple with strong political connections both in Britain and Europe. The day-to-day life of the Peels at Marble Hill can be traced through a number of surviving letters that were sent to Alice, particularly when she and Jonathan were apart. They provide an intimate perspective on life on the estate and reveal traces of the experiences of not only the family, but also the servants, staff and even beloved animals, who lived in the iconic Georgian villa.
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Discover the black figures whose achievements and contributions to society are celebrated with London’s blue plaques.
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Research on Heddon-on-the-Wall
A summary of the present state of research on Hadrian’s Wall at Heddon-on-the-Wall, and its research potential.
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Now that the temperature has dropped, lift the spirit throughout November with stargazing events, autumn walks, enchanting gardens and even ghost tours.
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Wellington, Women & Friendship Exhibition
The Wellington, Women & Friendship exhibition explores the relationships between the 1st Duke of Wellington, his wife Kitty and other women who were close to him.
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IRVING, Washington (1783-1859)
Blue Plaque commemorating American writer Washington Irving at 8 Argyll Street, Soho, London W1F 7TF, City of Westminster.
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Why was Queen Elizabeth I so important?
Best-selling author and historian Dr Tracy Borman explains what the the accession of Elizabeth I in November 1558 meant for women in positions of power.